Where they stand: For the week, Aragua was 3-3. For the season, the Tigres are 16-22, in sixth place, eleven games out of first, three games out of fourth. The regular season ends December 23.
Who's hot: Oswaldo Arcia has joined Aragua, and is 2-for-6 (.333). Wilson Ramos was 7-for-17 (.412) with a double. For the season, he is hitting .374/.434/.635 with 10 doubles, 6 homers, and 30 RBIs in 115 at-bats. Yangervis Solarte has joined Aragua, and is 6-for-18 (.333) with two doubles.
Who's lukewarm: Dustin Martin was 3-for-13 (.231) with a double. For the year, he is at .279/.409/.441 with 6 doubles, 4 homers, and 19 RBIs in 111 at-bats. Jason Jones pitched a scoreless inning, but gave up two hits. He is 0-1, 6.56 in seven games (six starts) and 23.1 innings, with a WHIP of 1.54.
Who's not playing: Jonathan Goncalves, Justin Huber, Edgar Ibarra, and Miguel Munoz.
A look at the rest of the Twins in winter ball follows the jump.
Who's hot: Pedro Guerra pitched two scoreless innings, giving up one hit. He lowered his season ERA to 7.04 in 15.1 innings. Jose Lugo pitched 1.2 scoreless innings over two appearances, giving up one hit and getting a win. For the year, he is 3-1, 2.08 with a 1.15 WHIP in 13 innings.
Who's lukewarm: Estarlin De Los Santos was 1-for-3 for the week. On the year, he is hitting .280/.321/.320 in 50 at-bats. Nelvin Fuentes pitched one inning over two games, giving up a run on a hit. He has given up one run in 2.1 innings for the season. Ryan Mullins has entered winter league play, giving up a run on two hits in two innings.
Who's cold: Alexi Casilla was 3-for-15 (.200) for the week. For the season, he is at .178/.245/.244 in 45 at-bats. Angel Morales was 0-for-2 for the week and is 0-for-5 for the season. Winston Marquez took a loss, giving up four runs on three hits in a third of an inning. For the season, he is 0-2, 7.15.
Who didn't play: Juan Portes, Alexander Soto.

Recent Letters to the Editor
In Response to Happy Birthday--February 8,
E-6 wrote: Bug Holiday? I thought that was the Fourth of July.
In Response to I Figure If This Doesn't Pump You Up For Football--Nothing Will,
nibbish wrote: The first two or three times, I had a little thrill... after that, it started to become something like "just how badly do I want to associate this song with the NFL?"
Dread Pirate Will Young wrote: Agreed, that would be spectacular. At this point, I've got to think AC/DC will be one of the next couple of years.
freealonzo wrote: Flaming Lips would be awesome. We'd be talking about that show for ages.
cheaptoy wrote: Well, right now they're working as "Heaven and Hell" with Dio, so that idea probably wouldn't fly with anyone trying to make money.
Milt on Tilt wrote: The two most adorable hours in the year. I've actually set my DVR for the Westminster Dog Show next week too. I'm a sucker.
AMR wrote: cheaptoy being here makes me think... Black Sabbath
UncleWalt wrote: But when would we watch the Puppy Bowl? I actually missed the onside kick watching the little buggers.
UncleWalt wrote: Yeah. I'm almost sick of it. While watching Reggie jump in slow mo for the fourth or fifth time, a friend, who doesn't watch a lot of football, asked, "Wait. Did that really happen?"
cheaptoy wrote: I'm with Jeff A.
Milt on Tilt wrote: But who will sponsor that?
In Response to Cup of Coffee: February 8, 2010,
Algonad wrote: Somebody will have to paste a Calvin with a Twins hat urinating on the statue once we get a photo of it. In fact, I think I'd make that my new Avatar!
frightwig wrote: Well, now you've both talked me into it.
brianS wrote: Mauer's splits for 2009: As L to Left: .503 AVG .500 OBP .899 SLG .593 wOBA .396 ISO .448 BABIP As L to Cent: .443 AVG .434 OBP .631 SLG .456 wOBA .188 ISO .415 BABIP As…
brianS wrote: the better for the pigeons to poop on.
New Britain Bo wrote: So it's not OK for Janet J. to unleash some boob, but Pete Townsend can flip his gut out there? Not fair. Just sayin.
Zack wrote: I'll go back and add people later, I don't turn on my PS3 often. But I'll be more than happy to play some games of The Show with you all! My PSN ID is ZackMoney.
E-6 wrote: Heh. I hate to encourage vandalism, but it wouldn't bother me if Selig's shrine met a similar fate.
frightwig wrote: Or else this should be the sculptor's model: This also is a laugh... "The Brewers and Miller Park are in this city because of the commissioner's vision and dedicated efforts," Attanasio said Monday. He bought another city's team…
cheaptoy wrote: That's what I was trying to get at in my response, but I was, sadly, unable to do it as wittily as it sounded in my head.
E-6 wrote: Bud Selig to be honored with statue outside Miller Park.
In Response to Robert Nighthawk - Goin' Down to Eli's + the Maxwell Street Chicken Man,
E-6 wrote: Now that's the stuff.
In Response to Happy Birthday--February 7,
E-6 wrote: Your wife should try and get a gig here.
SBG wrote: Yep. It was on the river, but not on the river that separates the states.
In Response to A.A. Bondy - American Hearts,
UncleWalt wrote: Even though my iPod is distressingly overly populated by … I still really enjoy listening to the album on which this song was recorded. Nice choice.